The Cosmetology program at College of DuPage is offered in both full and part-time formats to fit your needs. The following is a list of required courses, as well as the program cost for cosmetology students and students transferring from the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD).
First Semester
| First Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Intro to Cosmetology | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 12 hours | $1,728 |
| 1103 Chemical Services I | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 1105 Basic Hairstyling I | 3 Credits | **Kit Fee: One time, tax not included | $1,650 |
| 1107 Thermal Styling I | 3 Credits | Application Fee for Admission |
$20 |
| Total Semester 1 |
$3,998 |
Second Semester
| Second Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 Hairstyling II | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 1113 Chemical Services II | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 1115 Salon Operation I | 2 Credits | ||
| 1117 Esthetics and Nail Technology I | 3 Credits | ||
| Total Semester 2 | $2,184 |
Third Semester
| Third Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 2 Credits | ||
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 3 Credits | ||
| Total Semester 3 | $2,184 |
Fourth Semester
| Fourth Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 Basic Hairstyling IV | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2225 Salon Operation II | 3 Credits | ||
| 2227 Thermal Styling II | 2 Credits | ||
| Total Semester 4 | $2,184 |
Fifth Semester
| Fifth Semester | 2 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 License Review I | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 5 hours | $720 |
| 2862 Internship | 2 Credits | Fees | $75 |
| Total Semester 5 | $795 |
Total Program Cost (Tuition/Fees/Kit): $11,345
** Initial College of DuPage application fee is additional.
* General Education courses are additional tuition and fees for the program.
The supply kit is purchased directly through the COD Bookstore. The cost of the kit is approximate.
Semester 1 Session 1 (1st Eight Weeks)
| First Semester - Session 1 | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Intro to Cosmetology | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 12 hours | $1,728 |
| 1103 Chemical Services I | 3 Credits | Additional Fees | $600 |
| 1105 Basic Hairstyling I | 3 Credits | Kit Fee: (one time, tax not included) | $1,650 |
| 1107 Thermal Styling I | 3 Credits | ** Application | $20 |
| Total | $3,998 |
Semester 1 Session 2 (2nd Eight Weeks)
| First Semester - Session 2 | Four Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 Hairstyling II | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours. | $1,584 |
| 1113 Chemical Services II | 3 Credits | Additional Fees | $600 |
| 1115 Salon Operation I | 2 Credits | ||
| 1117 Esthetics and Nail Technology I | 3 Credits | ||
| Total | $2,184 | ||
| Total Semester 1 | $6,182 |
Semester 2 Session 1 (1st Eight Weeks)
| Second Semester - Session 1 | Four Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits | Additional Fees | $600 |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 3 Credits | ||
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 2 Credits | ||
| Total | $2,184 |
Semester 2 Session 2 (2nd Eight Weeks)
| Second Semester - Session 2 | Four Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 Basic Hairstyling IV | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits | Additional Fees | $600 |
| 2225 Salon Operation II | 3 Credits | ||
| 2227 Thermal Styling II | 2 Credits | ||
| Total | $2,184 | ||
| Total Semester 2 | $4,368 |
Summer 3 Session (1st Eight Weeks)
| Third Semester | 2 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 License Review | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 5 hours | $720 |
| 2862 Internship or Wig Production | 2 Credits | Additional Fees | $75 |
| Total Program Cost | $11,345 |
** Initial College of DuPage application fee is additional.
* General Education courses are additional tuition and fees for the program.
The supply kit is purchased directly through the COD Bookstore. The cost of the kit is approximate.
| Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 1101 Intro to Cosmetology | 3 Credits |
| 1103 Chemical Services I | 3 Credits |
| 1105 Basic Hairstyling I | 3 Credits |
| 1107 Thermal Styling I | 3 Credits |
| Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 1111 Hairstyling II | 3 Credits |
| 1113 Chemical Services II | 3 Credits |
| 1115 Salon Operation I | 2 Credits |
| 1117 Esthetics and Nail Technology I | 3 Credits |
Semester 1 - College of DuPage
| First Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits |
Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours |
$1,584 |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 3 Credits | Kit Fee: (approximate, one time cost, tax not included) | $700 |
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 2 Credits | ** Application Fee | $20 |
| Total Semester 1 | $2,904 |
Kit must be purchased
Semester 2 - College of DuPage
| Second Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 Basic Hairstyling IV | 3 Credits |
Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours |
$1,584 |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2225 Salon Operation II | 3 Credits | ||
| 2227 Thermal Styling II | 2 Credits | ||
| Total Semester 2 | $2,184 |
Semester 3 - College of DuPage
| Third Semester | 2 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 License Review I | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 5 hours | $720 |
|
2862 Internship |
2 Credits | Fees | $75 |
|
|
Estimated Total Program Cost for TCD Student | $5,883 |
** Initial College of DuPage application fee is additional.
* General Education courses are additional tuition and fees for the program.
The supply kit is purchased directly through the COD Bookstore. The cost of the kit is approximate.
Semester 1 Session 1 - College of DuPage (1st Eight Weeks)
| First Semester – Session 1 | 4 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits |
Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours |
$1,584 |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 3 Credits | Kit Fee | $700 |
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 2 Credits | ** Application Fee | $20 |
| Total | $2,904 |
Kit must be purchased
Semester 1 Session 2 - College of DuPage (2nd Eight Weeks)
| First Semester – Session 2 | 4 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2221 Basic Hairstyling IV |
3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hr. x 11 hrs. | $1,584 |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
|
2225 Salon Operation II |
3 Credits | ||
|
2227 Thermal Styling II |
2 Credits | ||
| Total | $2,184 | ||
| Total Semester 1 $4,956 | $5,088 |
Semester 2 - College of DuPage
| Second Semester | 2 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 License Review | 3 Credits |
Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 5 hours |
$720 |
| 2862 Internship or Wig Production | 2 Credits | Fees | $75 |
| Total Semester 2 | $795 | ||
| Estimated Total Program Cost for TCD Student | $5,883 |
** Initial College of DuPage application fee is additional.
* General Education courses are additional tuition and fees for the program.
The supply kit is purchased directly through the COD Bookstore. The cost of the kit is approximate.
These are estimated program costs. For more information on tuition, visit Tuition and Fees.